Activism

Meet San Francisco’s ‘Patron Saint’ of Homeless Pets
Armed with compassion and a wagon full of kibble, toys, and treats, Paul Crowell is changing the lives of homeless pets, one paw at a time.

The Bioneers Conference Is a Beacon of Hope Amidst Climate Crisis
The 36th Annual Bioneers Conference in Berkeley offered a gathering of climate activists, Indigenous leaders, and community members to share their insights and solutions for addressing the climate crisis, with a focus on re-matriation, land stewardship, and the recognition of nature’s rights.

The Ten Best Countries for Trans People Looking to Defect
Easy as it is to discredit Trump’s foolishness, you risk underestimating his followers. America’s most hateful people believe they found their king. However serious, Trump’s personal opinions about immigrants, veterans, trans people and others will motivate people to act with perceived impunity. January 6 is a perfect example. RELATED: U.S.

William Kentridge’s Surreal, fascinating, Multimedia, Opera at Cal Performances
William Kentridge’s multimedia chamber opera, The Great Yes, The Great No, explores the intersection of the Négritude and Surrealist movements, featuring the stories of anti-colonial refugees on the oceanliner Capitaine Paul Lemerle.

Brit Punk Band U.K. Subs Refused U.S. Entry
U.K. Subs were denied entry into the United States due to immigration issues, forcing them to assemble a last-minute pickup band to fulfill their contractual obligation at the L.A. Punk Invasion festival.

I Wish I Had a Window: Seeing the World Through the Eyes of Artists with Disabilities
Have you ever wanted to see the world through someone else’s eyes? At I Wish I Had a Window at Narrative Oakland, you can. This first-of-its-kind exhibition—featuring more than 500 works from 200 artists across seven progressive art studios nationwide—offers an intimate glimpse into the experiences, emotions, and creative visions

Exploring Immersive Cultural Soundscapes: Postcommodity at SF MoMa
They invite you to experience the world of sound as both a cultural and spiritual exploration. Cristóbal Martinez (Genizaro) and Kade L. Twist (Cherokee), two of the collective’s founding members

City of Oakland is Attempting to CLOSE Eli’s Mile High Club
Despite passing inspection by Fire Marshals and the Health Department, and despite operating safely since 1974, City of Oakland officials are shutting down Eli’s Mile High Club’s patio. This move is a death sentence to the iconic music venue, as its patio plays a major role in the venue’s ability